House of Cards: Season 3

2015 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 3 of House of Cards

After Garrett Walker's resignation, Frank Underwood becomes President of the United States, but he takes office with far lower approval ratings than his predecessor. He needs allies to hold on and to stand up to his own party, and he gets help from Remy Danton, Seth, and Doug. Frank wants to push through a jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the UN and clashes with Russian diplomacy. The season also tackles the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the fight against jihadism. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright return to lead the cast.

13episodes

Feb 27, 2015premiered

11.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Chapter 27
Feb 27, 2015 · 59 min · ★ 7.2
A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
Directed by: John David Coles · Written by: Beau Willimon · Starring: Rachel Brosnahan, Mozhan Navabi, Benito Martinez, Kelly AuCoin
3x02 Chapter 28
Feb 27, 2015 · 55 min · ★ 7.5
Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
Directed by: John David Coles · Written by: John Mankiewicz · Starring: Carolyn Michelle, Kristen Welker
3x03 Chapter 29
Feb 27, 2015 · 53 min · ★ 7.6
The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.
Directed by: Tucker Gates · Written by: Frank Pugliese
3x04 Chapter 30
Feb 27, 2015 · 48 min · ★ 7.5
Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
Directed by: Tucker Gates · Written by: Laura Eason · Starring: John Doman, Alexander Sokovikov, Kate Lyn Sheil, Neal Katyal
3x05 Chapter 31
Feb 27, 2015 · 52 min · ★ 7.5
Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.
Directed by: James Foley · Written by: Kenneth Lin · Starring: Richard Toth, Reg E. Cathey, Shawn Doyle, Alexander Sokovikov
3x06 Chapter 32
Feb 27, 2015 · 54 min · ★ 7.8
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
Directed by: James Foley · Written by: Melissa James Gibson · Starring: Kristof Konrad, Christian Camargo, Kate Lyn Sheil
3x07 Chapter 33
Feb 27, 2015 · 53 min · ★ 7.7
The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
Directed by: John Dahl · Written by: Beau Willimon · Starring: Jenna Stern, John Harrington Bland, Carolyn Mignini, Danny Boushebel
3x08 Chapter 34
Feb 27, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
Directed by: John Dahl · Written by: Bill Kennedy · Starring: Richard Toth, Marc Kudisch, Larry Pine, Eisa Davis
3x09 Chapter 35
Feb 27, 2015 · 52 min · ★ 7.6
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.
Directed by: Robin Wright · Written by: John Mankiewicz · Starring: Frank Ridley, Kelly AuCoin, Dave Quay, Alexander Sokovikov
3x10 Chapter 36
Feb 27, 2015 · 57 min · ★ 7.8
Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
Directed by Agnieszka Holland · Written by Frank Pugliese · Starring Alexander Sokovikov, Kate Lyn Sheil, Reed Birney, Franke Kelly
3x11 Chapter 37
Feb 27, 2015 · 53 min · ★ 8.0
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland · Written by: Melissa James Gibson · Starring: Rachel Brosnahan, Andrea Leigh, Kelly AuCoin, Reg E. Cathey
3x12 Chapter 38
Feb 27, 2015 · 50 min · ★ 8.3
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
Directed by: Robin Wright · Written by: Beau Willimon · Starring: Jeremy Holm, Eisa Davis
3x13 Chapter 39 Season Finale
Feb 27, 2015 · 58 min · ★ 8.2
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.
Directed by: James Foley · Written by: Beau Willimon · Starring: Rachel Brosnahan, Monica Sanchez